Cultures of the World (Fourth Edition, Group 12)®

Readers journey from the Nordic landscape of Iceland to the jungles of Panama in these detailed guides to global culture. As they explore the history, geography, arts, and festivals of countries as diverse as Finland, Ethiopia, and Cambodia, they also discover stunning photographs of each nation's natural beauty, cities, and people. These comprehensive overviews include detailed sidebars, helpful timelines, and lists of additional resources readers can use to learn more about some of the world's most incredible places. Each volume serves as an essential resource for research projects, as well as a vibrant look at world travel and global citizenship.

Each Book Contains:
• Fact boxes that present unique information about each country, highlight places to visit, and define words in new languages
• Recipes that encourage readers to explore new cultures in a hands-on, creative way and to share what they're learning with the people around them
• Detailed maps that provide readers with additional information about a country's geography, economy, and cultural sites

Curriculum Connections:
• The concept of global citizenship is a major feature of the text, including in sidebars that provide short biographies of individuals from the featured nation who are exemplary global citizens and inspiring activists
• The detailed main text has been meticulously updated with the most recent information on each country, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of current events around the world and how history, culture, and geography shape the present
• Focused chapters give readers a thorough understanding of the many factors that contribute to the development of a culture, including its art, languages, religious groups, ethnic traditions, leisure activities, and cuisine